Frequently Asked Questions
1. How many places are available on the B.Sc.(Hons) in Occupational Therapy?
There are 25 places in the course and 5 places for mature students.
2. What are the entry requirements for B.Sc.(Hons) in Occupational Therapy?
Visit http://www.ucc.ie/en/study/undergrad/entryreqs/
3. I have been offered a place on the programme but am unable to take it up this year - is it possible to defer?
It is possible. To do so make an appointment with the admissions office (email; admissions@ucc.ie) but it is not guaranteed.
4. What are the fees?
- For EU Undergrad (first year entry students and ongoing students) visit; https://www.ucc.ie/en/financeoffice/fees/
- For any other fee queries or grant queries contact the Fees Office on fees@ucc.ie
- For Non-EU Undergrad Students contact the International Education Office on https://www.ucc.ie/en/international/
5. Are there any other routes into the programme if I dont get enough CAO points?
- As a Mature Age student (you must be 23yrs old & have achieved a min Highter Level H4 in a Lab Science sujbect in the Leaving Cert) or the equivalent of that is a FETAC Level 5 Course in Physiology & Anatomy. Further info; https://www.ucc.ie/en/media/academic/occupationaltherapy/CK704MatureAgeEntryProcedure310816.pdf
- As an Inter Institution Transfer student (if you are currently studying OT in another university in Ireland or the UK, you can tranfer into Yr 2 of our programme). Further info; contact Richard Barry in the Admissions Office @ richard.barry@ucc.ie.
- As a DARE student (if you have a disability). Further info; https://www.ucc.ie/en/dss/dare/
- As a HEAR student (if you come from a socio-economically disadvantaged background). Further info; https://www.ucc.ie/en/uccplus/hear/
6. How do I create an Erasmus link with your department?
Contact John Hastings on j.hastings@ucc.ie.